The Washington Commanders aren't just going to be a fascinating team to watch this upcoming season.
They're going to be a good team, with all eyes on Dan Quinn and Jayden Daniels to see if they can continue the franchise's ascension.
And in the opinion of at least one locker room leader? They are essentially one move away from "looking like a powerhouse out there.''
After a stunning 2024 season in which the Commanders reached the NFC Championship Game after bumbling to a four-win 2023 season, attention now turns to doing it again.
Quinn as the coach? Check.
Daniels as the QB? Check?
Of course, adding Deebo Samuel and Laremy Tunsil helps with that, but those two must return to their Pro Bowl form, along with the rest of the roster improving. ... oh, and that one move away?
That's where veteran running back Austin Ekeler comes in.
He thinks that Washington will have a “powerhouse” offense in 2025 ... if ...
“I think there's even going to be more growth this year, which is awesome because of where we are at with our team and have a lot of players back,'' he tells SiriusXM. "We still have a lot of playmakers. We still have to get Terry paid.
"Oh man, we are going to be looking like a powerhouse out there.”
For Fox Sports' Ben Arthur, in using one word to describe the Commanders' offseason - and, ultimately, how it ties to their Super Bowl chances - he uses "upside."
This can be a roster that is set up to compete for Super Bowls for a fairly wide window; there is no denying Washington's upside, especially with Daniels on his rookie deal.
However, yes, the Terry McLaurin contract saga looms.,
Once that is done - and it will be - the Commanders can look to potentially go on a deep playoff run yet again. ... where the "powerhouses'' roam.